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A look back at 2015's role of dishonor. 10 films to avoid at all costs.
A few general comments about the year in film followed by the full Top 10 list.
I'm occasionally asked if I have to be "inspired" in order to write a review. The simple answer is "no," but a little inspiration always helps. The sad truth is that when it comes to the motion picture industry, inspiration is in short supply. ...
I frequently receive what I call "procedural questions." These are from readers who are interested in the nuts-and-bolts aspects of review writing. How long does it take to write a review? Do I write immediately after seeing a movie or do I wait a...
The passage of time has not been kind to the filmography of Kevin Smith. Most of his movies have a “stuck in amber” quality that makes them most interesting as a reflection of the era in which they were made. His two best efforts, Clerks ...
U.S. Release Date: 2006-07-21
MPAA Rating: "R" (Profanity, Sexual Content, Nudity)
Genre: Comedy
Director: Kevin Smith
Cast: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, ...
Spoilers Ahoy! This review talks in detail about plot points, including the ending, so if you haven’t seen either the play or the movie and want to experience it without knowing beforehand what happens, I suggest avoiding this review.In late...
U.S. Release Date: 1986-11-26
MPAA Rating: "PG-13" (Violence, Profanity)
Genre: Musical
Director: Frank Oz
Cast: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, ...
There will be a free previous of the Patreon ReelThoughts Daily from May 6-18, 2019.
John Carter is going to lose $200 million for Disney. The Hunger Games may have the biggest all-time March opening. The Dark Knight Rises/ may pose a threat to Avatar's position as the all-time domestic box office king, if Titanic hasn't re-taken the...
Random thoughts about movies, theaters, and the industry in 2019 plus the year's Top 10.
A look back at 2022, including the Top 10 and Bottom 10 lists.